Travelling from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Kick off your travels at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL), the main airport in Montreal. Search for flights from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) that take off from this base.
The average duration of a direct Montreal to Vancouver International Airport flight is 5 hours 35 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Montreal. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
You can choose from 51 direct services each week between Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the most popular route when departing from Montreal.
To ensure you catch your flight from Montreal to YVR, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Montreal
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Fly without interruptions from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL). Direct flights from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) operate from here.
Choose from a variety of carriers operating direct flights from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport leaving from YUL. Book your ticket with one of these:
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YUL and YVR is Air Canada.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air Canada has the best record for on-time arrivals.
The journey from central Montreal to YUL takes about 45 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 19 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays near Montreal-Trudeau International Airport:
67% of flights leaving from Montreal-Trudeau International Airport arrive at their destination on time.
You'll find YUL at 975 Romeo Vachon Street North.
Montreal Metropolitan Airport (YHU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Montreal to YHU in around 1 hour. The terminal is roughly 23 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 25 minutes.
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About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Have a late flight from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport? Don't let it hijack your sleep schedule. Check in to one of these hotels near YVR and be in snooze mode sooner:
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Montreal to Vancouver International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
The centre of Vancouver is around 11 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport. Journey times by taxi or car hire will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, R 2,047 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 3,702. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book one month before travelling. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Montreal to YVR.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring an awesome deal on Montreal to Vancouver International Airport tickets. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). July is when most people visit Vancouver. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in January.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Montreal to YVR plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport in February when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Explore these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Montreal to Vancouver International Airport:
All great journeys should include some sightseeing. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are attractions you won't want to skip in Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its top attractions. From Okanagan Lake to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If you're eager to discover another major stop in Canada, head for Kamloops, about 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park are among its highlights.